The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion.

Chinese Spring Festival Gala
February 3rd, 6pm Missouri Theatre

Join the MU Chinese Students and Scholars Association, MU Confucius Institute, Mid-Missouri Chinese Association and Columbia Friends of China for a celebration of the Chinese New Year.

Exodus: Images of Black Migration in Missouri and Beyond, 1866-1940
February 4th, 4pm Ellis Library 114A

Presentation on the images and other items in the Black History Month display in Ellis Library on Black Migration in Missouri. Contact: Joan Stack (stackj@ shsmo.org) and Paula Roper (roperp@ missouri.edu) Sponsors: State Historical Society and Black History Month Committee

Free Wednesday Film: The Hate U Give
February 6th, 8pm-11pm, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer. Now, she must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. This is free to the public. Co-sponsored by IDE and BCC.

Inclusion and Belonging Series: MLK’s Legacy: Where Do We Go From Here?
February 7th, 12-1:30pm 305 Hill Hall

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Inclusion and Belonging Series.  The purpose of the series is to nurture personal, professional and community development to enhance belonging at Mizzou. The series seeks to create spaces for participants to develop inclusive strategies and deepen community connections on campus.

Pre-Registration is required for all sessions. Participants must attend at least three presentations to earn a Certificate of Completion.

2019 Black ‘Migrations’ Symposium
February 7th-8th, 9am-5pm Gillette/Ware Room Memorial Union

This two-day symposium will examine black migrations to include relocation within and beyond the US. The symposium will include papers from scholars, students, and activists that discuss various periods and streams of migration that have shaped the histories and contemporary realities of African people and their descendants.

MU’s Indie POETS presents: My Black is Not Your Black
February 7th and 8th, Jesse Auditorium

An evening of poetry. Contact Erielle Jones (ejbn8@mail.missouri.edu). Sponsors: Indie POETS and Black History Month Committee

Sign up to be an IDE Mentor

IDE is in need of mentors who can help current WOCHA participants understand the breadth of careers available in the workforce and provide advice as they navigate their next steps, academically and professionally! See the application here.

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee will send out upcoming opportunities every week we think will be of interest. We hope that you will help us continue to build a library culture of diversity and inclusion

Submit Feedback to the MU History Working Group

The group is tasked with exploring how the university could provide a more holistic representation of history on the MU campus for the purposes of educating students and the community about the vital contributions of laborers in the establishment of the university. The committee will review the history and roles of slaves, as well as other groups who may have helped build the original university.

The MU History Working Group is seeking university community feedback and ideas. All input will be reviewed and considered. Please share your ideas by emailing muhistoryworkgrp@missouri.edu.

India Day
January 27th 1-5pm, Jesse Wrench Auditorium

India Day will highlight the academic and scholarly contributions of members of the MU community who have links to India. The program includes a roster of distinguished speakers and guests from MU, including Nobel Prize winner, Dr. George P. Smith and Marjorie Smith. India Day is organized by the MU Cultural Association of India and is supported by the office of the Vice Provost for International Programs.

It is free and open to the public.

Core Concept Series: Confronting Implicit Bias
January 29th 12-1:30pm, Hill Hall 305

Join IDE’S Office of Inclusive Engagement for our Core Concept Series. Diversity and inclusion are labels used to express complex, multi-faceted organizational strategies, goals and values. The purpose of the Core Concepts Series is to provide members of the Mizzou community with a foundational understanding of essential ideas to promote diversity and inclusion at Mizzou

You can register here.

Wednesday Wonderings
January 30th 12-1pm, Townsend Hall 220

A question of the week will be posed on Mondays to shape the focus of the weekly “Wednesday Wonderings.” Bring your lunch and exchange ideas on current events. For questions or topic suggestions contact MizzouEdDiversity@missouri.edu. 

Premier Screening: The Many Natalias Bolívar: Art, Utopia, & Religion
February 1st 4:30-6pm, Mumford Hall Rm. 133

This documentary film explores the many sociocultural roles of Natalia Bolívar, an ethnographer and practitioner of Afro-Cuban religions, a direct descendant of Simon Bolívar. Film will be followed by discussion with film director Dr. Juanamaria Cordones-Cook.

2019 Chinese New Year Showcase
February 1st 7-9pm, Missouri Theatre

Our students are excited to share Chinese culture with you. Each of our classes have selected a talent to share with our community. We will have kung fu fan dance, vocal and instrumental music, drama, dance and many more creative acts.

Mark your calendars for this special free performance at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 2019, at Missouri Theatre.

Implicit Bias in the Library Workplace
Tuesday, January 15th, 2pm

How do library administrators and managers foster a healthy, inclusive work environment so all employees can succeed? In this webinar, presenter Dr.Michele A. L. Villagran will share examples of implicit bias within the library workplace and discuss best practices for addressing and minimizing implicit bias in recruitment, hiring and retention. Attendees will have access to a reference list of articles and videos on implicit bias including ones the presenter has authored and instructions for taking a free implicit bias test.

At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

• Increase awareness of situations involving biases.
• Identify different types of implicit bias challenges.
• Develop an understanding of how to approach implicit biases.
• Describe strategies and solutions to foster an inclusive work environment that may be applied within library workplace.
• Apply best practices within library workplace to reduce implicit bias in recruiting, hiring and retention.

You can register for this webinar using this link: https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=807

American Sign Language: 8-wk Community Classes starting Jan. 22 or Jan. 24.

Two options for Beginning ASL community classes offered Tuesdays or Thursdays from 5:45-7 p.m. for 8 weeks starting January 22 or January 24. For those with previous ASL experience, there will be an Intermediate/Advanced class on Thursdays from 7:15-8:30 p.m. The Beginning ASL class will introduce the fundamentals of sign language. The Intermediate/Advanced classes will continue these skills. Contact Dr. Logan at loganste@health.missouri.edu if you are interested in registering or if you would like more information. Anyone is welcome to join the class! Cost of the 8-week class is $100. Payment options are available as needed. This class is so much fun and completely stress-free! Join with a friend!!

MU Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. 2019 Featured Speaker: Bree Newsome
Wednesday, January 23rd, 7-8:30pm
*This is not next week, but we wanted to remind you to get tickets as soon as you can!

Bree Newsome first garnered national attention for her daring act of peaceful disobedience in June 2015. Following the brutal murder of nine black parishioners at Mother Emmanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Newsome climbed the flagpole at the South Carolina statehouse and pulled down the Confederate Battle flag as a protest against racist symbolism. Her arrest galvanized public opinion and led to the permanent removal of the flag.

As a recognized and celebrated voice on the topics of injustice and racial discrimination, Bree brings to light the importance of leadership development in building and sustaining social movements.

Also an accomplished filmmaker and musician, Newsome skillfully outlines the relationship between activism and art, and captivates audiences as she describes in cinematic detail the heroic gestures of ordinary people on the front lines of activism.

Free tickets available now at the Missouri Theatre Box Office and the MSA/GPC Ticket Office in the Student Center.